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Ct70 with Nice 110 - considering installing a ct110 motor
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<blockquote data-quote="69ST" data-source="post: 190887" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>A simple question that is difficult to answer...due to budget differences. Ohlins has a 3-way adjustable (compression, rebound, spring preload), YSS has a 5-way (added height adjustment & low-speed adjustment). Both are ~$800/pair. The YSS is, in my view, the higher-line shock...more user-tunable and more spring options. Mind you, I'm not comparing manufacturers only specific product lines available to fit this application. IMO, Ohlins is the safer bet; more dealers & they're likely to be around for many years. Both shocks are rebuildable, top-quality, pieces. The price of admission is way beyond what most are willing to spend. </p><p></p><p>Takegawa lists a 3-way adjustable in their catalog. Last I looked, Web!ke had them, $350/pair. </p><p></p><p>Below this level, it's a bit of a crapshoot. At a minimum, go by spring rate. All the cheap shocks I've seen have been little more than spring holders, some look better than others. With a 60mph bike, it's tricky enough finding springs that prevent bottoming-out...without requiring the rider to wear a kidney belt. </p><p></p><p>Shocks with real valving cost real money to produce. And that's what it all boils down to. Get the valving right, to control suspension motions, pair that with the correct spring rate and the result is outstanding. With the right variable-rate springs, ride quality is better than seems possible with a machine this small. Problem is, the current market for a twin-shock setup is smaller than the bike. That means few really good options and it's up to you to figure out a cross-reference. Neither manufacturer lists CT70, ST70, Z50 shocks.</p><p></p><p>Ideally, you want a 335mm shock. I prefer 340mm, given the choice. Stock length is 330mm, or 335mm, depending upon the source you consult. 5mm is a small difference. Shortest I'd ever go is 320mm and that's really pushing the limit, longest would be 350mm.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="69ST, post: 190887, member: 5"] A simple question that is difficult to answer...due to budget differences. Ohlins has a 3-way adjustable (compression, rebound, spring preload), YSS has a 5-way (added height adjustment & low-speed adjustment). Both are ~$800/pair. The YSS is, in my view, the higher-line shock...more user-tunable and more spring options. Mind you, I'm not comparing manufacturers only specific product lines available to fit this application. IMO, Ohlins is the safer bet; more dealers & they're likely to be around for many years. Both shocks are rebuildable, top-quality, pieces. The price of admission is way beyond what most are willing to spend. Takegawa lists a 3-way adjustable in their catalog. Last I looked, Web!ke had them, $350/pair. Below this level, it's a bit of a crapshoot. At a minimum, go by spring rate. All the cheap shocks I've seen have been little more than spring holders, some look better than others. With a 60mph bike, it's tricky enough finding springs that prevent bottoming-out...without requiring the rider to wear a kidney belt. Shocks with real valving cost real money to produce. And that's what it all boils down to. Get the valving right, to control suspension motions, pair that with the correct spring rate and the result is outstanding. With the right variable-rate springs, ride quality is better than seems possible with a machine this small. Problem is, the current market for a twin-shock setup is smaller than the bike. That means few really good options and it's up to you to figure out a cross-reference. Neither manufacturer lists CT70, ST70, Z50 shocks. Ideally, you want a 335mm shock. I prefer 340mm, given the choice. Stock length is 330mm, or 335mm, depending upon the source you consult. 5mm is a small difference. Shortest I'd ever go is 320mm and that's really pushing the limit, longest would be 350mm. [/QUOTE]
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